Stephen A. D. Greaves
American politician (1817–1880)
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Stephen Arne Decatur Greaves Sr. (January 30, 1817 – November 17, 1880) was an American army officer, plantation owner, lawyer, and Democratic politician. He was a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing Hinds County, in 1846.[1]
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| Member of the Mississippi House of Representatives from the Hinds County district | |
| In office 1854 | |
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| Born | January 30, 1817 |
| Died | November 17, 1880 (aged 63) |
| Party | Democrat |
Biography
Stephen Arne Decatur Greaves was born on January 30, 1817, in Marion County, South Carolina.[2][3] He served as an officer in the Mexican War, ending his service as a Brigadier General.[1][4][3] In 1846, he became a member of the Mississippi House of Representatives, representing Hinds County as a Democrat.[4][1] After the war, he married Sarah Lowe around 1850 and moved to her 10,000-acre plantation, named "Sunny Place", in Madison County.[5] Before the American Civil War, they owned 600 slaves that worked on the plantation.[5] He died in Madison County, Mississippi, on November 17, 1880, aged 63.[2][4][5]
Personal life and family
Greaves married Sarah Anna Frances Lowe.[2] They had several children. Their first child and son, S. A. D. Junior, was born on February 26, 1854.[5] Their second son, William F., was born on June 3, 1856.[5] Another son, John Madison, was born on April 16, 1860.[5] Another son, Clarence Budney, was born on August 22, 1863.[1][5] Mrs. Greaves died on August 2, 1865.[5] Stephen married Jennie Battley in 1866.[5] On December 13, 1867, they had a son, Harry B..[5] Stephen, John, Clarence, and Harry would all serve in the Mississippi Legislature.[5]
